Tottenham's Hugo Lloris arrested ahead of Manchester United clash | OneFootball

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been charged with a drink driving offence after failing a breathalyser test overnight.

The World Cup winner was stopped by police at 2.20am BST in Gloucester Place, close to Baker Street station in central London.

The 31-year-old was then taken to Charing Cross police station and questioned.

The Sun report that he spent seven hours in a cell before being released.

A statement from the Metropolitan Police read: ““A man has been charged following a routine patrol stop in Gloucester Place, W1.

“Hugo Lloris, 31, of East Finchley, was charged with drink driving on Friday, 24 August.

“He has been bailed to return to Westminster magistrates’ court on Tuesday, 11 September.”

The news comes just three days before Tottenham face Manchester United in Monday evening’s crucial Premier League clash.